I LOVED the Meet and Greets with Industry. You very rarely get to actually interact with the kingmakers in this town, unless you have a rep. This was a huge opportunity. I also really enjoyed the late night, writers room, and press coverage panels.
— Kiki Andersen
I LOVED the Meet and Greets with Industry. You very rarely get to actually interact with the kingmakers in this town, unless you have a rep. This was a huge opportunity. I also really enjoyed the late night, writers room, and press coverage panels.
— Kiki Andersen
Make Your Tight 5 Tighter
Experts discuss what makes a good tight 5 minute set for late night, festivals, clubs, and show bookings.
(Pictured: Michael Cox, Emilie Laford, & Zoe Friedman)
Make Your Tight 5 Tighter
Experts discuss what makes a good tight 5 minute set for late night, festivals, clubs, and show bookings.
(Pictured: Michael Cox, Emilie Laford, & Zoe Friedman)
The Big Pitch
An interactive feedback session on how to pitch and sell and orignal pilot.
(Pictured: Nicole Blaine & Andrew Reich)
The Big Pitch
An interactive feedback session on how to pitch and sell and orignal pilot.
(Pictured: Nicole Blaine & Andrew Reich)
Kazu Kusano
Through conversations at the mini meeting, I realized that the industry is catching up with the impact of social media that has changed the media and society. They are still adjusting, so they don't even know what works next/current unlike before social media. So l learned that I can also create and suggest new things and prove it works.
Kazu Kusano
Through conversations at the mini meeting, I realized that the industry is catching up with the impact of social media that has changed the media and society. They are still adjusting, so they don't even know what works next/current unlike before social media. So l learned that I can also create and suggest new things and prove it works.
BCF 2024 Comedian
Representation by an Agent & Manager
A real talk with a real team representing the same comedian! Find out how an agent and manager work together, what their different roles are, how to get in front of them, and what to expect when you finally get signed.
(Pictured: Sabina Kashi & Branden Berger)
Representation by an Agent & Manager
A real talk with a real team representing the same comedian! Find out how an agent and manager work together, what their different roles are, how to get in front of them, and what to expect when you finally get signed.
(Pictured: Sabina Kashi & Branden Berger)
Breaking & Entering: Into the Comedy Club
How do we get booked at your club? For reals, though, what actionable steps can I take?
(Pictured: Nicole Blaine, Shannon O’Halloran, Emilie Laford)
Breaking & Entering: Into the Comedy Club
How do we get booked at your club? For reals, though, what actionable steps can I take?
(Pictured: Nicole Blaine, Shannon O’Halloran, Emilie Laford)
John Liu
The most impactful Industry Panel was on breaking into clubs as that was most relevant for me and also is great information for a comic to know at any level, it dispelled a lot of myths!
John Liu
The most impactful Industry Panel was on breaking into clubs as that was most relevant for me and also is great information for a comic to know at any level, it dispelled a lot of myths!
BCF 2024 Comedian
Mini-Generals
10 minute "Speed Dating" sessions with industry and BCF comics. Executives and Bergamot Comedy Fest comics enjoy relaxed one-on-one mini-meetings.
(Pictured: J.P. Buck)
Mini-Generals
10 minute "Speed Dating" sessions with industry and BCF comics. Executives and Bergamot Comedy Fest comics enjoy relaxed one-on-one mini-meetings.
(Pictured: J.P. Buck)
Networks & Comedy Companies Panel and Q&A
Executives tell us what they are looking for now, how to get on their radar, what they want from a general meeting, how to pitch to them, etc.
(Pictured: Ryan Moran & Brett Kushner)
Networks & Comedy Companies Panel and Q&A
Executives tell us what they are looking for now, how to get on their radar, what they want from a general meeting, how to pitch to them, etc.
(Pictured: Ryan Moran & Brett Kushner)
Alia Atkins
The Comedy Central / Don't Tell Comedy panel was my favorite. It was interesting to see two companies with a lot of talent overlap have such different takes on the internet / ever changing landscape of comedy. Especially interesting to also see the difference between a company that's been around for a long time and the newness of Don't Tell Comedy.
Alia Atkins
The Comedy Central / Don't Tell Comedy panel was my favorite. It was interesting to see two companies with a lot of talent overlap have such different takes on the internet / ever changing landscape of comedy. Especially interesting to also see the difference between a company that's been around for a long time and the newness of Don't Tell Comedy.
BCF 2024 Comedian
Wellness & Meditation Workshops for the Creative
Brought to you by Comedy Gives Back! Our BCF comics will enjoy a meditation session led by Tim Duffy, a motivational intelligence empowerment session with Amber J and instructions on how to activate and login to CGB's HealthNet!
(Pictured: Amber J, Jodi Lieberman, & Zoe Friedman)
Wellness & Meditation Workshops for the Creative
Brought to you by Comedy Gives Back! Our BCF comics will enjoy a meditation session led by Tim Duffy, a motivational intelligence empowerment session with Amber J and instructions on how to activate and login to CGB's HealthNet!
(Pictured: Amber J, Jodi Lieberman, & Zoe Friedman)
How to Transition from Comedian to Writer
It's one thing to know how to write in your own voice, it's a whole other thing to write for another person or late night TV show. Join comic and writer Mike Lawerence (SNL, Comedy Central Roast Battle, Conan) as he does a deep dive in how to write for others and how to get that gig! Brought to you by Comedy Gives Back.
(Pictured: Mike Lawrence)
How to Transition from Comedian to Writer
It's one thing to know how to write in your own voice, it's a whole other thing to write for another person or late night TV show. Join comic and writer Mike Lawerence (SNL, Comedy Central Roast Battle, Conan) as he does a deep dive in how to write for others and how to get that gig! Brought to you by Comedy Gives Back.
(Pictured: Mike Lawrence)
Diana Hong
Best educational panel was from writer Mike Lawrence - I found it very helpful to hear from someone at his level say that the goal is to do things that don't make us want to kill ourselves.
Diana Hong
Best educational panel was from writer Mike Lawrence - I found it very helpful to hear from someone at his level say that the goal is to do things that don't make us want to kill ourselves.
BCF 2024 Comedian
The Writer's Room: From Script to Screen
Workshop and Q&A with Mathew Harawitz (Night Court, Will & Grace) describing how to get in a writer's room, what materials you need, how a writer's room works, and all the latest intel you need to know about the current industry climate.
(Pictured: Matthew Harawitz)
The Writer's Room: From Script to Screen
Workshop and Q&A with Mathew Harawitz (Night Court, Will & Grace) describing how to get in a writer's room, what materials you need, how a writer's room works, and all the latest intel you need to know about the current industry climate.
(Pictured: Matthew Harawitz)
Funny Money
How to use your credit card points for comedy touring and travel.
(Pictured: Chelsea London Lloyd)
Funny Money
How to use your credit card points for comedy touring and travel.
(Pictured: Chelsea London Lloyd)
Kiki Andersen
Not all industry execs feel the same about burning material online; there are different rules. I also learned SO MUCH in the writers room panel, interview tips for pitching/getting into the room, and showcasing your personality in the action lines.
Kiki Andersen
Not all industry execs feel the same about burning material online; there are different rules. I also learned SO MUCH in the writers room panel, interview tips for pitching/getting into the room, and showcasing your personality in the action lines.
BCF 2024 Comedian
LA Times Presents
How to get press coverage. Find out the best tactics and actionable steps to get press and joumalism coverage for your shows!
(Pictured: Nate Jackson & Julie Seabaugh)
LA Times Presents
How to get press coverage. Find out the best tactics and actionable steps to get press and joumalism coverage for your shows!
(Pictured: Nate Jackson & Julie Seabaugh)
Podcast Marketing 101
The secrets to grow your show like a pro. Creation and marketing tips to get your show noticed, increase download numbers, and more.
(Pictured: Holly Brown)
Podcast Marketing 101
The secrets to grow your show like a pro. Creation and marketing tips to get your show noticed, increase download numbers, and more.
(Pictured: Holly Brown)
Julian Stern
So much of the podcast marketing panel was valuable and changed how I think about podcasts, why to do them, and how to do them.
Julian Stern
So much of the podcast marketing panel was valuable and changed how I think about podcasts, why to do them, and how to do them.
BCF 2024 Comedian
Your Tight 5
What makes a good stand-up submission video? Get insider tips from the decision makers to help get you all you need to know when submitting your tight 5 stand-up tape to TV, comedy clubs, bookers, network execs, and festivals.
(Pictured: Barb North, Steve North, & Brian Baldinger)
Your Tight 5
What makes a good stand-up submission video? Get insider tips from the decision makers to help get you all you need to know when submitting your tight 5 stand-up tape to TV, comedy clubs, bookers, network execs, and festivals.
(Pictured: Barb North, Steve North, & Brian Baldinger)
March 31st thru April 5th
Bergamot Station Arts Center
Santa Monica, CA
© 2024 Bergamot Comedy Fest
Branding & Design by One Blue Cat
March 31st thru April 5th
Bergamot Station Arts Center
Santa Monica, CA
© 2024 Bergamot Comedy Fest
Branding & Design by One Blue Cat
March 31st thru April 5th
Bergamot Station Arts Center
Santa Monica, CA
© 2024 Bergamot Comedy Fest
Branding & Design by One Blue Cat